TRANSPORTATION

At just under four square miles, Aspen is a pedestrian and bike friendly city supported by an extensive public transportation system. When using a car, be mindful of the speed limit. There are many pedestrians and cyclists of all ages moving through town.

With WE-cycle, you can utilize the convenience of 24/7 access to free bikes, making it easy to get around town. WE-cycle bikes are for short, frequent point-to-point rides.

RFTA provides transportation services for Aspen, Snowmass, Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, and New Castle. Commuters can opt for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) for a swift ride through the valley. Dedicated skier shuttles run to all four ski mountains in the winter. Go to rfta.com or download the RFTA app.

Carpools of two or more adults are eligible for free carpool permits for parking in residential or carpool zones in Aspen. Passes are available at the Brush Creek Park & Ride Kiosk.

The Downtowner is a free on-demand ride service that services Downtown Aspen and the surrounding neighborhoods. Search ‘Downtowner’ in your app store to download and book your ride.

Car To Go offers a convenient car-sharing service. Members can enjoy reduced transportation costs with gas, maintenance, roadside assistance, and insurance all included. Go to aspen.gov/221/car-to-go to register.

View transportation listings in the Business Directory on page 67 for rental cars, taxi and limo services in the Roaring Fork Valley.

TO ASPEN PITKIN COUNTY AIRPORT (ASE )

3 miles west via Colorado 82

TO EAGLE COUNTY AIRPORT (EGE)

70 miles east via I-70 and Colorado 82

TO GRAND JUNCTION REGIONAL AIRPORT (GJT)

125 miles west via I-70 and Colorado 82

TO DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DEN)

220 miles east via I-70 and Colorado 82

Parking zones in Aspen vary from metered parking, limited parking and free parking options.

DOWNTOWN PARKING ZONE

Parking rates vary by season and hour of day. Parking is enforced from 10:00 a.m. to 5:59 p.m.

RIO GRANDE PARKING GARAGE

The Rio Grande Parking

Garage offers convenient covered parking close to downtown and Aspen Mountain with lower rates than the downtown core.

RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONES

Residential zones outside of the downtown zone offer two free hours per day or a daily parking fee.

BRUSH CREEK PARK & RIDE

If you are headed East into Aspen from Colorado 82, the Brush Creek Park & Ride offers free parking and free frequent buses into downtown Aspen.

You are visiting the ancestral territory of the Uncompahgre Tribe of the Ute Nation or Nuche. We honor the inherent stewardship native people have for the land, waters and air in which our residents and visitors continue to have the privilege to revel in. We strive to learn from the Ute tradition of living in harmony with the environment and take action to sustain it for generations to come.

Fire restrictions are common throughout the Roaring Fork Valley in the summer months. Even without fire restrictions, never throw smoking materials on the ground or out of vehicle windows. Never leave outdoor fires unattended, or light fireworks that explode or leave the ground. Go to pitkincounty.com/AlertCenter to register for notifications of evacuation information in the event it is needed.

A diverse array of large mammals such as bears, deer, elk, foxes, coyotes, moose and mountain lions live in the Aspen area. Do not leave food in cars, bears are known to break windows to get to food. Remove attractants by taking down bird feeders, cleaning grills, keeping pet food indoors, clearing fruit from trees and the ground, and locking home doors and windows so bears cannot get inside. If in the vicinity of a moose, back away slowly. Moose do not fear humans as much as most other wild animals. In the unlikely event you are confronted by a mountain lion, fight back.

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